Yard Operative

Careys Foundation; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned civil engineering firm is looking for a Yard Operative to prepare and maintain equipment in Aston Clinton. You'll be involved in inspecting, cleaning, and servicing equipment, requiring attention to detail and a full UK Driving Licence. Enjoy benefits like competitive salary, holiday perks, and options for gym memberships and health plans in a supportive and respectful work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

20 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Optional Benefits via 'My Perks'

1 paid day for volunteering

Family business with strong social purpose

Social team with knowledgeable colleagues

Responsibilities

• Adhere to health and safety legislation.
• Carry out equipment checks and inspections.
• Assist with cleaning, repairs, and servicing.
• Ensure dispatched items are serviceable.
• Accurately count equipment returned to the yard.
• Prepare orders from pick lists.
• Clean equipment using a water jet wash.
• Maintain painting tools.

Skills

Attention to detail

Full UK Driving Licence

Motivated self-starter

Proactive

Enthusiastic team player

Problem identification and solution

Professional and positive attitude

High level of organization

Job description

Yard Operative

Department: Plant

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Aston Clinton

Description

Careys Plant & Fleet is a support division of the Carey Group, a family-owned civil engineering and dry-lining company with over 50 years of experience. The division supplies plant, vehicles, and equipment to Careys’ construction projects across the UK.

As a Yard Operative, you\'ll be based at the Plant Yard, preparing and maintaining equipment for site use. Your duties will include inspecting and cleaning equipment, jet washing, learning spray painting techniques, checking for serviceability, basic repairs, counting items returned from sites, preparing orders, and general manual handling tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to current health and safety legislation and carry out any necessary health and safety training.
• Carry out checks and inspections of equipment to ensure it is in good working order.
• Assist with cleaning, repairs and servicing of equipment where required.
• Ensure that everything that is dispatched is serviceable and fit for purpose.
• Accurately counting equipment back into the yard when it is returned.
• Getting orders ready from pick lists provided to you by the Yard Supervisor
• Cleaning equipment using a water jet wash.
• Paint spraying items of equipment and maintaining the spraying tools.
• Always maintain good housekeeping in the yard and workshop.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Attention to detail.
• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence
• Motivated self-starter
• Proactive
• An enthusiastic team player
• Ability to identify problems and offer solutions.
• Professional and positive attitude
• High level of organisation and commitment to your work

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• 20 days holiday per annum + Bank Holidays.
• Optional Benefits via 'My Perks': Dining Card, Gym Membership, Cycle to Work, Holiday Trading (buy or sell up to 4 days), Health Cash Plan, Dental and Critical Illness Insurance, Partner Life Assurance, Car Leasing and Discounts & Cashback.
• 1 paid day for volunteering activity.
• Private, family business with a strong social purpose and respectful culture.
• You’ll be joining a social team with a wealth of knowledge to learn from!